June 30, 2020The Impact of Dementia on AgingEvery three seconds, someone in the world receives a dementia diagnosis. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including but not limited to: Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy…
June 23, 2020Save Money While Aging WellYour senior years should not be spent worrying about finances. The stress that money problems bring not only ruins your aging experience but can also be disastrous to your health. Rising health care costs and your increased need for health…
June 16, 2020Caring for Family Members During the PandemicThere are many new challenges to meet for family systems with loved ones who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus yet still require caregiving. Family caregivers that use to aid their family directly, now find themselves learning how to be…
June 10, 2020Long Term Care: When an Inheritance May Not a Good ThingConsider the situation where your spouse is living in a nursing home because he or she has advanced Parkinson’s Disease. Your spouse is currently receiving Medicaid benefits to pay for the high cost of that care. If you were to…
June 3, 2020How Life Insurance Can Enhance Your Estate PlanRecent events are causing many of us to consider our mortality and how we can make sure our loved ones are taken care of, especially if we die unexpectedly. Life insurance can be an affordable way to provide for our…
May 28, 2020Keeping Connected in the Time of CoronavirusThe COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across America and disrupt day to day lives. Those who are age 65 or higher experience a higher virus fatality rate, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to recommend that…
May 20, 2020How You Can Speak to Your Parents About Estate PlanningIt is essential that as your parents’ age, you have conversations with them about their finances. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like the coronavirus pandemic, its effect on economic conditions, and how it relates to…
May 14, 2020You Can Complete Your Estate Plan OnlineAs you have undoubtedly heard by now, keep a physical distance between you and others is one of the best ways to fight the Coronavirus. Call or email us to find out how we can help you complete your estate…
May 7, 2020Protecting Your People and PetsNow especially, it is crucial to be prepared if you or someone in your family gets so sick they can’t make decisions about health care or finances. Banks, insurance companies, and medical providers will not listen to what another person…
April 30, 2020All Ages Looking at Wills During the PandemicThere has been an explosion in the numbers of Americans rushing to make their will online. Understandably, the coronavirus pandemic has created the scramble to set up wills and end-of-life-directives. However, online do it yourself (DIY) wills are often deemed…